Review of Kelly + Victor (2012) by Mardy B — 05 Apr 2015

Intimate portrait of two struggling souls and how abandonment can get serious.

This review of Kelly + Victor (2012) was written by Mardy B on 05 Apr 2015.

Kelly + Victor has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Mail (391) on 08 Nov 2013

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By Dave Calhoun (583) for Time Out (7,510) on 16 Sep 2013

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By Jessica T (517) on 28 May 2014

Its well shot and well acted, but Evans adaptation of the novel is ultimately a bit lacking…

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By Kristian Doyle (3) for The Skinny (809) on 18 Sep 2013

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By James Mottram (656) for The List (2,018) on 25 Sep 2013

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By Guy Lodge (731) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Jan 2013

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By Ws W (1,791) on 18 Jan 2014

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